Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears tattered old clothes. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born in a small forest village. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shipwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Being a Shipwright kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A 5'1" eastern man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this southern man is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the south to a Beggar, Arnold learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born into a rich family. A freak accident while working with her Mayor mother left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 900 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a fancy tan dress. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Baelitae fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 50 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This malnourished man wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. He wears his silver hair up. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (4 gp). Rose (50 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with pastel slacks. Her beige fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Fortune-teller. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of a Fisher, who enjoyed hunting, Three was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her childhood dream was to be a Fisher, but she was a colossal failure. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2100 gp.